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Lamb and minted pea sliders
Like a little roast dinner in a bun, these lamb and minted pea sliders are such a fantastic idea for snacks when entertaining guests! Prepare the lamb ahead of time to make things completely fuss-free on the day.
- 20 mins preparation
- 2 hrs 20 mins cooking
- Makes 10
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Ingredients
- 2 lamb shanks
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Decent pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsp yoghurt, sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp capers
- Small handful mint, smacked and finely chopped
- Pinch salt
- 10 small buns
- Tomato relish – homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded, or a few lettuce leaves
- Skewers, to serve (optional)
Method
- 1Preheat oven to 220°C.
- 2Sprinkle the shanks with salt and rosemary, then place in a small roasting dish. Brown in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 180°C, cover the dish with foil and continue roasting for 1½-2 hours or until easily teased from the bone. Remove the meat from the bone and cut/shred into bite-sized pieces. Shanks can be cooked ahead to this stage.
- 3Mix the peas with olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper, crushing them so that they mush slightly.
- 4Make a crème dressing by mixing the yoghurt with the capers, mint and salt.
- 5When ready, split the buns and heat, along with the lamb if needed, in the oven until warmed through. Layer the buns with tomato relish, lettuce, lamb, a spoonful of crushed peas and a dollop of crème dressing. Eat up!
Notes
It's best to use a soft-crust bun for these. If you can't find small slider buns, use soft, long white rolls and, after filling, cut them into thirds.
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